Bengal's Malda Flood Grim, Ganga Inundates Ratua Manikchak, Residents Use Tin Boats

The flood situation in Malda has worsened after the rising water levels of the River Ganga completely inundated parts of Ratua and Manikchak, including Nakati. Local residents have endured severe waterlogging for nearly fifteen days, risking their lives on makeshift tin boats to transport rations and salvage belongings from flooded homes. With West Bengal Civil Defence Water Wing boats proving insufficient for the population, displaced villagers are taking shelter along roadsides and bridges. A special administrative team comprising the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and senior bureaucrats has been deployed by the Chief Minister to monitor the ground situation.

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